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A Friend of Education

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Jennifer Kelly at the Friends of Education Award dinner with Elizabeth Smith

Jennifer Kelly, a School Counselor in the WSWHE BOCES STEP Program was honored with the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award on February 16th at the Friends of Education Dinner. CASDA presents this award to recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate themselves to serving students and the school community. Ms. Kelly’s contributions to her students and colleagues have had a profound impact on the WSWHE BOCES community. Her dedication to the STEP program is apparent in her constant efforts to engage with students. Whether she is buying lunch, conducting home visits or simply conversing in her office, Ms. Kelly’s dedication to students is readily apparent. She is also a valuable resource to colleagues, generously sharing advice and perspective gleaned over the course of her dedicated career. Her willingness to mentor both students and fellow educators make Jennifer Kelly a genuine Friend of Education. Congratulations to Jennifer!

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officers will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The BOCES Compliance Officers are: Donna J. Wisenburn, Director of Human Resource Services or Timothy G. Place, Deputy District Superintendent, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 1153 Burgoyne Avenue, Suite 2, Fort Edward, NY 12828. phone: (518) 581-3310 or 746-3310, email: dwisenburn@wswheboces.org or tplace@wswheboces.org Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov